Former Gopher Football Player Casey O'Brien Needs Help

O'Brien was diagnosed with ALS in 2020

Former Gopher football player Casey O'Brien is battling ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.

O'Brien, who played for the Gophers from 2008 to 2011, was diagnosed with ALS in 2020.

The 32-year-old O'Brien is now confined to a wheelchair and needs help with everyday tasks.

O'Brien's wife has started a GoFundMe page

O'Brien's wife, Kayla, has started a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses and other costs.

The page has raised over $100,000 so far.

The O'Briens have two young children.

ALS is a fatal disease

ALS is a fatal disease with no cure.

The average life expectancy after diagnosis is three to five years.

However, some people with ALS live for 10 years or more.

O'Brien is a fighter

Despite his diagnosis, O'Brien is a fighter.

He is determined to live his life to the fullest.

O'Brien is an inspiration to everyone who knows him.

How to help

There are several ways to help O'Brien and his family.

You can donate to the GoFundMe page, or you can send a message of support.

You can also share O'Brien's story with others.